Oregon...

Over the fourth of July weekend Paul and I met his mom/dad and brother/sister-in-law out in Oregon to spend the holiday with his extended family = Grandmother, Aunts, Uncles, ect. As you can imagine the weekend was filled with laughter, angst, chaos, and love. Highlights include: Portland Zoo, Pacific Coast Beach House, Tillamonk Cheese Factory, Whale Watching Center, and some delicious seafood all weekend!
A big thanks to the Simon's for a lovely trip - we had a wonderful time seeing everyone and the 75 degree temps in Portland were a nice break from the heat! They say Portland had the best weather they've seen all spring/summer -- must of known I was coming?! I need my sunshine! ;-)

The whole family!

Grace (Grandmother) with Matt and Paul on the Beach -- her request ;-)

Paul and me at the Tillamonk Cheese Factory -- his favorite cheese. It was like visiting his Mecca ;-)

Two "Jules" -- at the Beach House

Matt and Julie -- getting ready for our campfire on the beach!

Campfire on the beach -- it was a little chilly! Can you tell?